Rose plant named &#39;Emily Carr&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct variety of rose, distinguished by its deep red flowers, disease resistance and cold tolerance.

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LATIN NAME OF THE GENUS AND SPECIES OF THE PLANT CLAIMED

Rosa sp.

VARIETY DENOMINATION

‘Emily Carr’

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of rose named ‘Emily Carr’. The new rose ‘Emily Carr’ resulted from a hybridization programme and is a selection from a series of cross by manual pollination. The series can be described as follows: [(Lammert's selection×Morden Cardinette)×Morden Cardinette]×Cuthbert Grant The cultivar was created in Morden, Manitoba in 1982, Canada, and selection subsequently occurred at another location in Québec, Canada in 1998-1999.

The ‘Emily Carr’ rose plant variety of the present invention: a) is resistant to mildew, b) almost continuous flowering, with deep red flowers, c) the flowers are semi-double, d) the plant is a large shrub with an upright growth habit, and d) shows cold tolerance.

Asexual reproduction of this new variety shows that the foregoing and other characteristics come true to form, are firmly fixed, and are established and transmitted through succeeding propagations. This cultivar is commonly propagated via soft-wood cutting. Cutting size can be variable but new shoots (soft-wood) taken 3-5 nodes in length root well under intermittent mist, common in the industry. Root hormone (IBA) can speed root development.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The ‘Emily Carr’ rose is illustrated by the accompanying colour photographs, in which:

FIGS. 1A-D show ‘Emily Carr’ flower buds with closed sepals (FIGS. 1A-B) in comparison with flower buds with closed sepals of a reference variety ‘Champlain’ (unpatented) (FIG. 1C-D);

FIGS. 2A-B show an ‘Emily Carr’ flower bud with opening sepals (FIG. 2A) in comparison with a flower bud with opening sepals of a reference variety ‘Champlain’ (unpatented) (FIG. 2B);

FIGS. 3A-B show an opening ‘Emily Carr’ flower bud (FIG. 3A) in comparison with an opening flower bud of a reference variety ‘Champlain’ (unpatented) (FIG. 3B);

FIGS. 4A-B show an ‘Emily Carr’ flower (FIG. 4A) in comparison with a flower of a reference variety ‘Champlain’ (unpatented) (FIG. 4B);

FIGS. 5A-B show an ‘Emily Carr’ flower cluster (FIG. 5A) in comparison with a flower cluster of a reference variety ‘Champlain’ (unpatented) (FIG. 5B);

FIGS. 6A-B show ‘Emily Carr’ stems (FIG. 6A) in comparison with stems of a reference variety ‘Champlain’ (unpatented) (FIG. 6B);

FIGS. 7A-B show an ‘Emily Carr’ leaf with 3 folioles (FIG. 7A) in comparison with that of a reference variety ‘Champlain’ (unpatented) (FIG. 7B);

FIGS. 8A-B show an ‘Emily Carr’ leaf with 5 folioles (FIG. 8A) in comparison with that of a reference variety ‘Champlain’ (unpatented) (FIG. 8B);

FIGS. 9A-B show an ‘Emily Carr’ leaf with 7 folioles (FIG. 9A) in comparison with that of a reference variety ‘Champlain’ (unpatented) (FIG. 9B);

FIGS. 10A-B show ‘Emily Carr’ leaves (FIG. 10A) in comparison with leaves of a reference variety ‘Champlain’ (unpatented) (FIG. 10B); and

FIGS. 11A-B show an adult ‘Emily Carr’ plant (FIG. 11A) in comparison with an adult plant of a reference variety ‘Champlain’ (unpatented) (FIG. 11B).

The colours of an illustration of this type may vary with lighting and other conditions under which conditions and, therefore, colour characteristics of this new variety should be determined with reference to the observations described herein, rather than from these illustrations alone.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The original variety and progeny have been observed growing in a cultivated area in Québec, Canada. Certain characteristics of this variety, such as growth and colour, may change with changing environmental conditions (e.g., light, temperature, moisture, nutrient availability, or other factors). Colour descriptions and other terminology are used in accordance with their ordinary dictionary descriptions, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Colour designations are made with reference to The Royal Horticultural Society (R.H.S.) Colour Chart. All colour characteristics were determined using the 1986 version of The Royal Horticultural Society (R.H.S.) colour charts and measured characteristics were based on ten plan measurements. It should be understood that the colours may vary, depending on factors such as growing and lighting conditions.

The comparative tests and trials for ‘Emily Carr’ were conducted in Morden, Manitoba. The plants were placed in groups of 3 with a plant spacing of 3 feet and row spacing of 7 feet. Evaluations were made over 7 years. The plants used in the assessment of the characteristics were planted in 1996 (long beds) and 1991 (NTA) and had reached mature stature when assessed in 2005 and again on Jun. 30, 2008 and on Jul. 11, 2008.

‘Emily Carr’ can be distinguished from its parents by the following:

-   -   The female parent, ‘Cardinette’ (unpatented) derived selection         is a less hardy selection. ‘Emily Carr’ is more vigorous;     -   Compared to its male parent, ‘Cuthbert Grant’ (unpatented),         ‘Emily Carr’ is redder in color, is more up-right and has         slightly smaller flowers.

The ‘Emily Carr’ rose was compared to the ‘Champlain’ (unpatented) variety, referred to as the “reference variety.” For comparison, several physical characteristics of the rose variety ‘Champlain’ (unpatented) are compared in Chart 1. CHART 1 ‘Champlain’ ‘Emily Carr’ (unpatented) Growth type Large species variety Small explorer shrub shrub rose rose Flowers per shoot 7 (mean) 24 (mean) Flower type Semi-double Double General tonality 53A 57B-C Petal spot colour 61C 155A and 7A (outer) Petal spot colour 57A 15A (inner) Outer stamen filament White with green tinge Orange-red Resistance to mildew Resistant Moderately susceptible Stems Strong upright, stand up better than ‘Champlain’ (unpatented)

-   Species: Rosa ‘Emily Carr’. -   Plant:     -   -   Height.—1.25 m.         -   Width.—1.6 m.         -   Habit.—upright to bushy.         -   Commercial classification.—small hardy shrub rose. -   Branches:     -   -   Colour.—Young stems: purple 59A, 183D Adult stems: 146C.         -   Texture.—The surface texture of the mature stem,             yellow-green (RHS 146C) is generally smooth. Thorns are             medium to numerous and occasional prickles are present.             Immature stems are generally smooth, grey-purple (RHS 183D)             with a few immature thorns and prickles.         -   Lenticels.—grey-brown (RHS 199A). -   Thorns:     -   -   Configuration.—upper part is deep concave, lower part is             concave         -   Quantity.—Long prickles: 10-19 per 10 cm of stem Short             prickles: over 30 per 10 cm of stem.         -   Length of long prickles.—9.7 mm (mean).         -   Colour.—59A for your prickles and 165B for mature prickles. -   Leaves:     -   -   Size.—approximately 105-179 mm in length and 85-112 mm in             width.         -   Colour (at first flush).—Upper surface: 147A Under surface:             147B.         -   Glossiness.—The upper surface of mature leaves is             weak-medium glossiness while the lower surface is not glossy             but pubescent along veins. -   Leaflets:     -   -   Number.—7.         -   Shape.—rounded at base; apex has an acuminate tip.         -   Size (terminal leaflet).—approximately 51-66mm in length and             42-55 mm in Width.         -   Indentation of leaf margin (terminal leaflet).—serrated. -   Stipule:     -   -   Size.—Approximately 23 mm in length with the auricles and 18             mm in length without auricles. Approximately 7 mm in width.         -   Color.—yellow-green (RHS 146A). -   Petiole: Length (26.7 mm) varies with position along the growing     stem and growing conditions and soil/media fertility. Generally     petiolules average 1.8 mm to 3.6 mm in length.     -   -   Texture.—smooth with small prickles and hairs present on the             upper surface while the lower surface is smooth, hairy and             may have small thorns.         -   Color.—greyed-purple in the groove (RHS 183B) and             yellow-green (RHS 146A). -   Inflorescence:     -   -   Flowering.—medium.         -   Number of flowering periods.—almost continuous.         -   Length of flowering period.—Flowering generally occurs in             two major flushes, late spring (June) and summer and             averages 13 weeks with 10-50% blossoms visible between week             25 and 37.         -   Flowers per shoot.—4-14.         -   Rachis.—Surface texture is smooth with small prickles and             hairs present on the upper surface and small thorns,             prickles and hairs on the lower surface. -   Sepals:     -   -   Length (including extensions).—20-30 mm.         -   Configuration.—extensions are medium. -   Bud:     -   -   Shape.—pointed.         -   Colour.—60A upon opening Upper surface (¼ open): 60A Under             surface (¼ open): 60A. -   Flower:     -   -   Diameter (fully open).—60-80 mm.         -   Flower shape (fully open).—Top view: round Side view: Upper             portion: flattened Lower portion: flattened convex.         -   Petalage.—semi-double (8-19 petals; mean of 12 petals).         -   Colour.—General tonality: 53A. ½ open: deep red 60A ¾ open:             deep red 53A fully open: deep red/pink, aged 59C and 61C             Central zone of petal, outer surface: 60C Central zone of             petal, inner surface: 53A Margin of petal, outer surface:             60B Margin of petal, inner surface: 53A.         -   Basal petal spot.—Outer surface colour: 61C Inner surface             colour: 57A Size, outer surface: medium Size, inner surface:             large.         -   Sepals.—Upper surface is tomentose (hairy) with small             prickles along the margin. Green (RHS 143C) with a few             flowers with greyed-purple (RHS 187D). Lower surfaces are             yellow-green (RHS 144A) with a few flowers with             greyed-purple (RHS 187C). Texture is smooth with small             prickles present. Average width at the widest spot along the             sepal (near the base) is 8.5 mm.         -   Fragrance.—weak or absent.         -   Lastingness.—Flowers when cut and placed in tap water, last             approximately 7 days under normal laboratory conditions.             Flowers generally last 2-3 weeks on the plant depending on             soil moisture and fertility as well as environmental             conditions (especially wind).         -   Bud.—Average bud size varies with environmental and growing             conditions. Floral buds (taken when the sepals are open but             prior to petal unfurling) average 26 mm in length; while             width averages 15 mm. -   Petals:     -   -   Petal length.—33-44 mm.         -   Petal width.—32-44 mm.         -   Shape.—orbicular.         -   Margin.—weak curling of the margin.         -   Margin undulation.—weak to medium.         -   Petaloids.—red purple (outside RHS 60A, inside RHS 53A, with             white streak RHS 155D), oval in shape and approximately 23             mm in length and 14 mm in width. -   Reproductive organs:     -   -   Stamen.—filament is white with green tinge (RHS 145D) with             an average length of 8 mm.         -   Anthers.—Yellow-orange 14B ;average length 3 mm.         -   Stigmas.—inferior to or at the same level relative to the             height of the anthers; RHS 162B in color.         -   Styles.—medium to long styles (average length 5 mm), and             yellow-green (RHS 145A) in colouration.         -   Receptacle.—small, pitcher-shaped, 144A with 187C in             colouration Stamen numbers averaged 106 in a typical flower             with pistils averaging 54 per inflorescence.         -   Pollen.—generally yellow in color (RHS 15A).         -   Receptacle.—averages 8 mm in length and 8 mm in width;             smooth; yellow green in color (RHS 144B). ‘Emily Carr’ is             fertile and seeds are formed on a regular basis. The fruits             are seldom selected by wildlife (birds) as a food source.             Pollen is viable and this cultivar can be used as a pollen             parent in breeding programs.         -   Resistance to diseases.—resistant to mildew, susceptible to             black spot, moderately susceptible to rust         -   Resistance to cold.—resistant to −35° C., hardy to zone 3. 

1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant, substantially as herein shown and described as a distinct and novel rose variety due to its deep red flowers, disease resistance and cold tolerance. 